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Nipple pain...at 14 months?

When my DD latched on tonight, I winced in pain. We haven't had any problems in months. A few days ago, I noticed some discomfort on my right side, thought maybe mastitis had returned, and nursed her more on that side. Things have not gotten better.

I don't think we have thrush again although the skin does look a little dry/shiny and DD is on antibiotics for the first time in her life. I have also noticed some, er, thickness or lumps deep in the breast tissue under the nipple. I have recently stopped pumping at work. Is this some freak kind of mastitis? Is this common as we begin the (slow) weaning process?

I am not sure if I need to make an appointment with a lactation consultant, wait it out, or see my doctor. Although my doctor is very supportive of breastfeeding, she admits her ignorance on some matters and usually makes a referral to a lactation consultant.

Thanks in advance for your thoughts! Everyone in this forum has been so good to me!

Re: Nipple pain...at 14 months?

with possible clogged ducts
Also, is your LO teething? At around that age DD's molars were coming in and her latch changed for a while like if it bothered her to get a good suction, therefore, giving me clogged ducts. Hope it gets better soon.

Re: Nipple pain...at 14 months?

I get frequent plugged ducts in the second+ years of bfing. The best way for me to get rid of them is massage and hand expression at the end of a hot shower. I can often see "gloppy" milk/fat coming out. It stays sore for a couple of days, but gets better.